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Thursday, January 23, 2014

A Fabulous Roast Pork Sandwich with Rosemary Aioli

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...This simple sandwich is the one I promised to share with you yesterday. It has three major components and if any one of them is off, the sandwich will be a disappointment. If, however, you use fresh ciabatta, tender pork loin and the rosemary aioli I'm including in tonight's post, you are in for some memorable eating. The sandwich is based on one I found in Once Upon A Tart, coauthored by Frank Mentesana and Jerome Audureau, and while I have changed the recipe over time, I am indebted to them for this wonderful sandwich. I'll be serving it to my own guests on Super Bowl Sunday. While leftover pork can be used for this sandwich, I prefer to use the Pork Center Cut Loin Filet that is packaged by Hormel. These tiny roasts weigh about 1-1/2 pound and they'll cook in 40 to 45 minutes and produce tender slices that are a perfect size for sandwiches of this type. You'll want to liberally season the roasts with salt and coarse black pepper before roasting them. I use an Italian-style garlic salt to flavor mine. The ciabatta loaves I use for this are about 10-inches long and I've found that a loaf of this size will make five sandwiches. Tonight's recipe is for one 10-inch sandwich, and while the bread and meat are important, it's the aioli that takes this sandwich over the top. It is not hard to make and if you have a blender, upright or immersion, you'll have the world's most wonderful mayonnaise in a matter of minutes. I do hope you'll try this sandwich. It truly is a delight and I know you will enjoy it. Here is how it's made.

Directions:
Spread cut side of each ciabatta slice with aioli. Cover one slice with lettuce. Top lettuce with pork and season with salt and pepper. Cover with remaining slice. Cut into 5 wedges and serve.

Directions:
1) To make mayonnaise: Place egg and egg yolk, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper in jar of an electric blender. Blend for 30 seconds. Combine olive and vegetable oil in a 1-cup measure. With motor running, slowly add 1/4 cup oil in a slow stream, blending until mixture is smooth and begins to thicken. With blender running, add remainder of oil in a steady stream.
2) To make aioli: Place 1 cup mayonnaise in a bowl. Add garlic, rosemary, pepper and salt. Mix well. Store in refrigerator. Yield: 1-1/4 cups.

Mary, Unfortunately, I love sandwiches! The carbs love me too! I try to limit sandwich consumption but this classy pork sandwich with aioli, lettuce and fresh bread is on my list for a 'luncheon treat'... Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

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